Prince Rupert by Cutcliffe Hyne

Prince Rupert is a novel written by Cutcliffe Hyne, published in 1920. The story follows the life of Prince Rupert, a young prince who is torn between his loyalty to the British monarchy and his desire for personal freedom. The novel explores themes of identity, power, and the complexities of human relationships.

By Cutcliffe Hyne · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Biography, Adventure · 8 chapters · 74,315 words

First lines

"Not slaves, your Highness," said the Governor. "We call them _engagés_ here: it's a genteeler style. The Lord General keeps us supplied."

"I'll be bound he gave them the plainer name," said Prince Rupert.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Cutcliffe Hyne
• Date: 1920 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Biography, Adventure, War Fiction
• Length: 74,315 words
• Structure: 8 chapters, 983 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — The book is centered around a historical figure and the events that occurred during his life, which makes it predominantly a historical fiction.
• Biography — The book is about the life of Prince Rupert making it also a biographical text.
• Adventure — Certain parts of the book entail Prince Rupert's military expeditions and adventures.
• War Fiction — Prince Rupert's involvement in the English Civil War leads the book into the genre of war fiction.

Tags

historical fiction · adventure · naval battles · 17th century · biography · exploration · British history · colonialism · sea voyages · piracy · royalty · political intrigue

Contents

• THE PAWNING OF THE FLEET
• THE ADMISSION TO THE BROTHERHOOD
• THE RAPE OF THE SPANISH PEARLS
• THE RANSOMING OF CARACCAS
• THE PASSAGE-MONEY
• THE MERMAID AND THE ACT OF FAITH
• THE GALLEY
• THE REGAINING OF THE FLEET

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• The Tragedy of a Third Smoker (1944)
• The Lost Continent (1920)
• A Master of Fortune (1908)
• The Recipe for Diamonds (1920)
• Through Arctic Lapland (1908)
• Kate Meredith, Financier (1920)
• Honor of Thieves (1926)
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